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What Causes Left Side Stomach Pain Which Worsens After Coughing?

I have a pain in the left side of my stomach, just to the left of my belly button, that has been there for a week and won't seem to go away. It seems like a pain closer to the surface of my skin rather than deeper in (closer to my back). It hurts more when I strain, cough or laugh.
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
It is possible that the rectus muscle near the belly button has gone into tear or hematoma formation or into a stage of fibrosis. Another possibility is have a small hernia.

High resolution ultrasonography can detect the exact cause and clinical examination by a Surgeon can give you the most probable or proper diagnosis.

You will have to get treated according to these findings.
IF hematoma - aspirate.
If swelling - anti-inflammatory medicines.
If Hernia - get operated .
Laxative to avoid straining.
Cough syrups to suppress the cough.
Bed rest till diagnosis is confirmed.
All the best
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What Causes Left Side Stomach Pain Which Worsens After Coughing?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. It is possible that the rectus muscle near the belly button has gone into tear or hematoma formation or into a stage of fibrosis. Another possibility is have a small hernia. High resolution ultrasonography can detect the exact cause and clinical examination by a Surgeon can give you the most probable or proper diagnosis. You will have to get treated according to these findings. IF hematoma - aspirate. If swelling - anti-inflammatory medicines. If Hernia - get operated . Laxative to avoid straining. Cough syrups to suppress the cough. Bed rest till diagnosis is confirmed. All the best